Inflation Crisis and Policy Debates Amid Economic Slowdown
The article analyzes the Nixon administration's handling of rising consumer prices, especially food, amid a planned slower growth path toward 4 percent. It notes expectations of supply actions to curb food costs, the shift from Phase 2 to voluntary controls, and rumors about Connally drafting alternate plans, with Shultz defending restraint. It also reports on Iceland Britain tensions over fishing rights and a looming White House briefing to calm markets.
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Skylab Day Mission Shows Weightless Ride and Sightings
Astronauts Conrad Kerwin and Weitz aboard Skylab report successful docking after a day of frustration and a broken solar panel. They test for poison gases, note weightless mobility, and marvel at Earth views including weather systems in the Montana and Dakotas region. They describe the Cape Kennedy launch area and VAB from overhead while inspecting the workshop and hatch areas aboard the 118 foot long station.
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Weitz
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Nixon and Iceland Leaders Meet Amid Security Plans
Iceland and Britain clashed over fisheries as Nixon and Pompidou travel to Keflavik for a working summit. Security teams and secretaries accompany both presidents to the museum venue, while Iceland’s coalition government braces for a possible protest by the Communist linked Peoples Alliance.
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U.S
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Pompidou
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Kristjan Eldjarn
Olafur Johannesson
Einar Agustsson
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Peace proposal progress cited amid Vietnam withdrawal calls
Indochina talks in Saigon and Paris surface as Sullivan plans return to Washington. He says talks were friendly and constructive before leaving Saigon. He notes estimated troop levels in Laos and Cambodia and urges withdrawal. Details of Paris peace proposals remain undisclosed.
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Laos
Cambodia
Cagpdia
Sullivan
Washington
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Paris
Tornado Kills at Least Three in Keffeton Oklahoma
A Saturday tornado killed at least three people and injured 15 in Keffeton, a 75 resident town south of Muskogee. Four houses were destroyed and fuel lines leaked natural gas and gasoline. Other tornado sightings occurred near Claremore, Broken Arrow, Chouteau, Grand Lake, Beggs, Locust Grove, Strang, and Pryor with varying damage and no additional injuries reported.
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Oklahoma
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Oklo
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FTC investigates toxic fumes from plastics used in aircraft
The FTC probes potential limits on polyurethane, polystyrene and cellular plastics used in consumer and aviation products. A close FTC source cites a five member commission focus on these plastics while FAA notes certain aircraft materials may emit toxic fumes when heated. An FTC spokesman gave no specifics on limits but confirmed ongoing work in this area.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Watergate security tensions in Senate probe notes
Senate investigators warn that public exposure of intelligence operations could compromise security. Counsel notes the challenge of separating political from national security, as figures Ehrlichman Mitchell and Mardian tied both realms. All three men have since left government roles.
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Mardian
John D. Ehrlichman
Nixon
John N. Mitchell
Robert C. Mardian
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